A pallet collecting device and an intelligent storage cabinet

Abstract

This utility model discloses a cargo frame retrieval device and an intelligent locker. The cargo frame retrieval device includes a floating docking mechanism and a buffer mechanism. The floating docking mechanism includes a first mounting base, a movable adapter mounted on the first mounting base, a floating plate located at the rotating end of the movable adapter, and a connecting joint located on the side of the floating plate opposite to the movable adapter. The connecting joint is used to connect with the cargo frame. The buffer mechanism is connected to the floating docking mechanism and applies a force to it. The buffer mechanism includes a second mounting base and a first elastic connector connecting the second mounting base and the first mounting base. The first elastic connector allows the floating docking mechanism to extend and retract relative to the buffer mechanism. This utility model can adaptively adjust according to the position of the cargo frame and stably retrieve and move the cargo frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent locker technology, and in particular to a cargo frame collection device and an intelligent locker. Background Technology

[0002] As a type of terminal logistics delivery facility, smart lockers form a static service network through fixed locations, enabling centralized temporary storage of parcels and self-service retrieval by users. Smart lockers can automatically retrieve stored goods using their built-in frame-retrieving devices. However, existing frame-retrieving devices mostly employ fixed connection mechanisms and other hook-and-grab structures, resulting in low fault tolerance, poor adjustability, and poor stability. If the frame to be stored is not precisely aligned with the frame-retrieving device during retrieval, it can easily lead to frame retrieval failure and falling during movement, especially when docking with unmanned vehicles to retrieve frames transported by unmanned vehicles.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a cargo box receiving device and a smart locker that can adaptively adjust the position of the cargo box and stably retrieve and move the cargo box is an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above problems by providing a cargo frame collection device and an intelligent locker. The cargo frame collection device can adaptively adjust according to the position of the cargo frame and can stably collect and move the cargo frame.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: In a first aspect, this utility model provides a cargo frame collecting device, which includes: The floating docking mechanism includes a first mounting base, a movable adapter disposed on the first mounting base, a floating plate disposed on the rotating end of the movable adapter, and a connecting joint disposed on the side of the floating plate opposite to the movable adapter; the connecting joint is used to connect with the cargo frame. A buffer mechanism is connected to the floating docking mechanism and applies a force to the floating docking mechanism; the buffer mechanism includes a second mounting base and a first elastic connector connected between the second mounting base and the first mounting base, the first elastic connector being used to enable the floating docking mechanism to telescopically move relative to the buffer mechanism.

[0006] Optionally, the first mounting base includes a housing and a pressure plate attached to the housing; the movable adapter includes a floating connecting shaft and a universal bearing sleeved on the floating connecting shaft, the universal bearing being embedded in the through hole of the housing, one end of the floating connecting shaft extending to the floating plate, and the other end engaging with the end of the universal bearing.

[0007] Optionally, the floating docking mechanism further includes a reset assembly for resetting the floating plate; the reset assembly includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member disposed opposite to each other, and a second elastic connector with its two ends respectively connected to the first limiting member and the second limiting member; the floating plate and the shell are spaced apart, the first limiting member is inserted into the floating plate and a portion of the shell, and the second limiting member is inserted into the pressure plate and a portion of the shell.

[0008] Optionally, the reset components are evenly distributed along the circumference of the connector, and the number of reset components is at least 2.

[0009] Optionally, the buffer mechanism further includes a guide shaft, which passes through the first elastic connector and the second mounting base. The second mounting base is movably connected to the guide shaft. A guide shaft connecting plate is provided on the side of the second mounting base opposite to the first elastic connector. One end of the guide shaft is fixedly connected to the first mounting base, and the other end is fixedly connected to the guide shaft connecting plate.

[0010] Optionally, the second mounting base is provided with a third mounting hole for the guide shaft to pass through, a linear bearing is provided in the third mounting hole, the guide shaft passes through the linear bearing, and the second mounting base is provided with a retaining plate for engaging the linear bearing on the side facing the connector; The first mounting base and the second mounting base are spaced apart, and one end of the first elastic connector abuts against the linear bearing, while the other end abuts against the housing.

[0011] Optionally, the inner wall of the housing is provided with a stop for limiting the guide shaft.

[0012] Optionally, the connector is an electromagnet connector; the cargo frame receiving device further includes a detection component, which is used to detect whether the cargo frame has been received in place, and the connector is energized according to the detection signal of the detection component to attract the cargo frame.

[0013] Optionally, the detection component includes a sensing plate disposed on the first mounting base and a sensor disposed on the second mounting base. The sensing plate has a vertical sensing portion. When the first elastic connector is compressed, the first vertical sensing portion extends into the sensing range of the sensor, and the sensor is triggered.

[0014] Secondly, this utility model provides an intelligent locker, which includes a storage shelf with several storage compartments, a vertical drive mechanism, a horizontal drive mechanism, and a cargo frame collection device as described above. The vertical drive mechanism is used to drive the cargo frame collecting device to move vertically, and the horizontal drive mechanism is used to drive the cargo frame collecting device to move horizontally, so as to place the cargo frame adsorbed by the cargo frame collecting device into the storage compartment.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model include at least the following: The cargo frame collecting device of this utility model includes a floating docking mechanism and a buffer mechanism. When collecting the cargo frame, after the docking head contacts the cargo frame, the floating docking mechanism can adaptively swing and adjust according to the position of the cargo frame to ensure that the docking head can stably dock with the cargo frame. After the floating docking mechanism docks with the cargo frame, the buffer mechanism, under the action of the next-stage transmission mechanism, applies a force to the floating docking mechanism, causing the docking head to attract and press the cargo frame, further enhancing the force exerted by the cargo frame collecting device on the cargo frame, further ensuring the stable collection of the cargo frame and preventing it from falling during the transport process. Through the coordinated operation of the floating docking mechanism and the buffer mechanism, the cargo frame collecting device of this utility model can adaptively adjust to the misalignment between the cargo frame and the cargo frame collecting device, ensuring stable contact with the cargo frame and preventing the cargo frame from deflecting or falling during the transport process. Even when using unmanned shuttle vehicles for delivery and without supervision, the cargo frame collection device of this utility model can adaptively adjust its posture according to the placement position of the cargo frame on the unmanned vehicle to accurately dock and stably transmit the cargo frame, avoiding cargo frame collection failure and falling during movement, thus improving cargo frame collection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cargo frame receiving device of this utility model from a first angle.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the cargo frame receiving device of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cargo frame receiving device of this utility model from a second angle.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A partial sectional view of the view.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the docking joint of the cargo frame receiving device of this utility model when it is deflected.

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial sectional view of the view.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent locker of this utility model from a first angle.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent locker of this utility model from a second angle.

[0025] Among them, 1-floating docking mechanism, 11-first mounting base, 111-shell, 1111-through hole, 1112-stop platform, 112-pressure plate, 113-second mounting hole, 12-movable adapter, 121-floating connecting shaft, 122-universal bearing, 13-floating plate, 14-connecting joint, 15-reset assembly, 151-first limiting member, 152-second limiting member, 153-second elastic connecting member, 2-buffering mechanism, 21-second mounting base, 211-third mounting hole, 212-linear bearing, 22-first elastic connecting member, 23-guide shaft, 24-guide shaft connecting plate, 25-clamping plate, 3-detection assembly, 31-sensor plate, 32-sensor, 10-cargo frame, 20-storage rack, 201-storage compartment, 30-vertical drive mechanism, 40-horizontal drive mechanism, 50-cargo frame receiving device. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component.

[0028] In this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated.

[0029] Firstly, this utility model provides a cargo frame collecting device, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cargo frame receiving device includes: A floating docking mechanism 1 is used to dock with and grab a cargo frame 10; it includes a first mounting base 11, a movable adapter 12 disposed on the first mounting base 11, a floating plate 13 disposed on the rotating end of the movable adapter 12, and a connecting joint 14 disposed on the side of the floating plate 13 away from the movable adapter 12; the connecting joint 14 is used to cooperate and connect with the cargo frame 10. A buffer mechanism 2 is connected to the floating docking mechanism 1 and applies a force to the floating docking mechanism 1. The buffer mechanism 2 includes a second mounting base 21 and a first elastic connector 22 connected between the second mounting base 21 and the first mounting base 11. The first elastic connector 22 is used to enable the floating docking mechanism 1 to telescopically move relative to the buffer mechanism.

[0030] The cargo frame collecting device of this utility model includes a floating docking mechanism 1 and a buffer mechanism 2. When collecting the cargo frame 10, after the connecting head 14 contacts the cargo frame 10, the floating docking mechanism 1 can adaptively swing and adjust according to the position of the cargo frame 10 to ensure that the connecting head 14 can stably dock with the cargo frame 10. After the floating docking mechanism 1 docks with the cargo frame 10, the buffer mechanism 2 applies a force to the floating docking mechanism 1 under the action of the next-stage transmission mechanism, causing the connecting head 14 to press against the cargo frame 10, further enhancing the force exerted by the cargo frame collecting device on the cargo frame 10, further ensuring the stable collection of the cargo frame 10 by the cargo frame collecting device and preventing the cargo frame 10 from falling during transmission. Through the coordinated operation of the floating docking mechanism 1 and the buffer mechanism 2, the cargo frame collecting device of this utility model can adaptively adjust to the misalignment between the cargo frame 10 and the cargo frame collecting device, ensuring stable contact with the cargo frame 10 and preventing the cargo frame 10 from deflecting or falling during transmission. Even when using unmanned shuttle vehicles for delivery and without supervision, the cargo frame retrieval device of this utility model can adaptively adjust the posture of the cargo frame 10 according to its placement position on the unmanned vehicle, so as to accurately dock and stably transmit the cargo frame 10, avoid the failure of cargo frame 10 retrieval and the problem of falling during movement, and improve the cargo frame 10 retrieval efficiency.

[0031] The extension and retraction direction of the first elastic connector 22 is perpendicular to the plane of the second mounting base 21. In use, after the connector 14 contacts the cargo frame 10, it applies a force to the floating plate 13, causing the movable adapter 12 to rotate. This allows the connector 14 to adjust its position according to the cargo frame 10, ensuring a good and precise docking between the connector 14 and the cargo frame 10. The buffer mechanism 2 cushions the force on the floating docking mechanism 1, preventing excessive force during docking of the cargo frame 10 and thus avoiding abnormal retraction of the cargo frame 10, further improving the stability of the docking between the floating docking mechanism 1 and the cargo frame 10.

[0032] Optional, see Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the first mounting base 11 includes a housing 111 and a pressure plate 112 attached to the housing 111; the movable adapter 12 includes a floating connecting shaft 121 and a universal bearing 122 sleeved on the floating connecting shaft 121. The universal bearing 122 is embedded in the through hole 1111 of the housing 111. One end of the floating connecting shaft 121 extends to the floating plate 13, and the other end is engaged with the end of the universal bearing 122.

[0033] The first mounting base 11 includes a housing 111 and a pressure plate 112 that are connected to each other, providing installation space for the movable adapter 12. When in use, the housing 111 and the pressure plate 112 are detachably connected, which facilitates the installation, disassembly and replacement of the movable adapter 12.

[0034] It is understood that the pressure plate 112 is provided with a first mounting hole for the floating connecting shaft 121 to pass through. While the pressure plate 112 limits the universal bearing 122, the first mounting hole provides rotation space for the other end of the floating connecting shaft 121 to rotate.

[0035] In use, after the connector 14 contacts the cargo frame 10, it applies a force to the floating plate 13. The floating plate 13 drives the floating connecting shaft 121 to rotate adaptively, so that the connector 14 adjusts its position according to the position of the cargo frame 10, ensuring good and accurate docking between the connector 14 and the cargo frame 10.

[0036] See Figure 1 and Figures 5 to 7As shown, the floating docking mechanism 1 further includes a reset assembly 15, which is used to reset the floating plate 13. The reset assembly 15 includes a first limiting member 151 and a second limiting member 152 disposed opposite to each other, and a second elastic connector 153 whose two ends are respectively connected to the first limiting member 151 and the second limiting member 152. The floating plate 13 and the housing 111 are spaced apart. The first limiting member 151 is inserted into the floating plate 13 and part of the housing 111, and the second limiting member 152 is inserted into the pressure plate 112 and part of the housing 111.

[0037] The reset components 15 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the connector 14, and the number of reset components 15 is at least two. In some embodiments, the reset components 15 are located at the four apex corners of the floating plate 13.

[0038] When the cargo frame receiving device is not performing a picking operation, the multiple second elastic connectors 153 are in the same state, keeping the floating plate 13 vertical; when there is a positional deviation between the cargo frame 10 and the cargo frame receiving device, the floating plate 13 tilts, some of the second elastic connectors 153 are compressed, and some of the second elastic connectors 153 are stretched. When the docking joint 14 unloads the cargo frame 10, all the second elastic connectors 153 restore their deformation, pulling the floating plate 13 back to its initial position.

[0039] Specifically, the first limiting member 151 and the second limiting member 152 are limiting screws, and the second elastic connecting member 153 is a tension spring. The first limiting member 151 and the second limiting member 152 are respectively engaged with the two ends of the second elastic connecting member 153.

[0040] The first mounting base 11 is provided with a second mounting hole 113 for the second elastic connector 153 to pass through. The diameter of the second mounting hole 113 is larger than the outer diameter of the second elastic connector 153. The second mounting hole 113 provides space for the extension, retraction and deflection of the second elastic connector 153, and avoids interference with the movement of the second elastic connector 153.

[0041] See Figure 4 As shown, the inner wall of the housing 111 is provided with a stop 1112 for limiting the guide shaft 23.

[0042] The buffer mechanism 2 further includes a guide shaft 23, which passes through the first elastic connector 22 and the second mounting base 21. The second mounting base 21 is movably connected to the guide shaft 23. A guide shaft connecting plate 24 is provided on the side of the second mounting base 21 opposite to the first elastic connector 22. One end of the guide shaft 23 is fixedly connected to the first mounting base 11, and the other end is fixedly connected to the guide shaft connecting plate 24. The guide shaft 23 serves to limit the contraction movement of the first elastic connector 22, ensuring that the first elastic connector 22 can contract along its axial direction. At the same time, it guides the movement of the second mounting base 21 relative to the first mounting base 11, preventing the second mounting base 21 from shifting.

[0043] The second mounting base 21 is provided with a third mounting hole 211 for the guide shaft 23 to pass through. A linear bearing 312 is provided in the third mounting hole 211, and the guide shaft 23 passes through the linear bearing 312. The second mounting base 21 is provided with a clamping plate 25 for clamping the linear bearing 312 on the side facing the connector 14. The first mounting base 11 and the second mounting base 21 are spaced apart. One end of the first elastic connector 22 abuts against the linear bearing 312, and the other end abuts against the housing 111. The linear bearing 312 improves the stability of the second mounting base 21 moving along the guide shaft 23 and prevents the second mounting base 21 from jamming.

[0044] The connector 14 is an electromagnet connector; see [link / reference] Figure 1 As shown, the cargo frame collecting device also includes a detection component 3, which is used to detect whether the cargo frame 10 has been collected in place. The docking connector 14 is energized according to the detection signal of the detection component 3 and then adsorbs the cargo frame 10. The setting of the detection component 3 further improves the stability of the cargo frame collecting device and ensures that the cargo frame 10 can be collected in place. When the docking connector 14 is an electromagnetic docking connector 14, it can be energized and de-energized according to the detection signal of the detection component 3 to ensure that the docking connector 14 can successfully dock with the cargo frame 10 and avoid the failure of cargo frame 10 collecting. The docking connector 14 adopts an electromagnet docking connector, which can magnetically adsorb the cargo frame 10 without setting a matching connection structure with the cargo frame 10. The simple structure can realize docking with the cargo frame 10 and has strong versatility.

[0045] In some embodiments, the detection component 3 is a photoelectric detection component, which includes a sensing plate 31 disposed on the first mounting base 11 and a sensor 32 disposed on the second mounting base 21. The sensing plate 31 has a vertical sensing portion. When the first elastic connector 22 is compressed, the first vertical sensing portion extends into the sensing range of the sensor, and the sensor 32 is triggered. In use, when the first mounting base 11 moves relative to the second mounting base 21, it causes the sensing plate 31 to move relative to the sensor 32. When the sensing plate 31 moves to the point where it triggers the sensor 32, it means that the cargo frame 10 has been adapted to the cargo frame receiving device.

[0046] Secondly, this utility model embodiment provides an intelligent locker, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the intelligent locker includes a storage shelf 20 with several storage compartments 201, a vertical drive mechanism 30, a horizontal drive mechanism 40, and a frame collection device 50 as described above. The vertical drive mechanism 30 drives the frame collection device 50 to move vertically, and the horizontal drive mechanism 40 drives the frame collection device 50 to move horizontally, so as to place the frame 10 adsorbed by the frame collection device 50 into the storage compartment 201. The frame collection device 50 collects the frame 10 through the cooperation of the floating docking mechanism 1 and the buffer mechanism 2. When docking with the cargo frame 10, the device adaptively adjusts according to the placement position of the cargo frame 10 to ensure precise docking between the cargo frame receiving device 50 and the cargo frame 10, ensuring successful docking and preventing the cargo frame 10 from falling during subsequent transportation. During transportation, the cargo frame receiving device 50, through the adaptive adjustment of the floating docking mechanism 1, can adapt to the swaying of the cargo frame 10 caused by its own weight or unstable transportation, further ensuring the stability of cargo frame 10 collection and preventing the cargo frame 10 from falling. Similarly, when placing the cargo frame 10 in the storage compartment 201, the cargo frame receiving device 50 adaptively adjusts according to the deviation between the cargo frame 10 and the storage compartment 201 to ensure that the cargo frame 10 can be smoothly placed in the storage compartment 201.

[0047] One end of the buffer mechanism 2 of the cargo frame collecting device 50 is located at the drive end of the horizontal drive mechanism 40. In some embodiments, the number of cargo frame collecting devices 50 can be two, in order to ensure stable collection of the cargo frame 10.

[0048] The lifting drive mechanism includes a first linear module arranged vertically and a first mounting plate driven by the first linear module; the horizontal drive mechanism 40 includes a second mounting plate vertically arranged on the first mounting plate, a second linear module arranged on the second mounting plate, and a slider driven by the second linear module; the cargo frame receiving device 50 is connected to the slider through the second mounting base 21.

[0049] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0050] The above embodiments only illustrate preferred implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cargo frame receiving device, characterized in that, include: The floating docking mechanism includes a first mounting base, a movable adapter disposed on the first mounting base, a floating plate disposed on the rotating end of the movable adapter, and a connecting joint disposed on the side of the floating plate opposite to the movable adapter; the connecting joint is used to connect with the cargo frame. A buffer mechanism is connected to the floating docking mechanism and applies a force to the floating docking mechanism; the buffer mechanism includes a second mounting base and a first elastic connector connected between the second mounting base and the first mounting base, the first elastic connector being used to enable the floating docking mechanism to telescopically move relative to the buffer mechanism.

2. The cargo frame receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting base includes a housing and a pressure plate attached to the housing; the movable adapter includes a floating connecting shaft and a universal bearing sleeved on the floating connecting shaft, the universal bearing being embedded in the through hole of the housing, one end of the floating connecting shaft extending to the floating plate, and the other end engaging with the end of the universal bearing.

3. The cargo frame receiving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The floating docking mechanism further includes a reset component for resetting the floating plate; the reset component includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member disposed opposite to each other, and a second elastic connector with its two ends respectively connected to the first limiting member and the second limiting member; the floating plate and the shell are spaced apart, the first limiting member is inserted into the floating plate and part of the shell, and the second limiting member is inserted into the pressure plate and part of the shell.

4. The cargo frame receiving device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reset components are evenly distributed along the circumference of the connector, and the number of reset components is at least 2.

5. The cargo frame receiving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer mechanism further includes a guide shaft, which passes through the first elastic connector and the second mounting base. The second mounting base is movably connected to the guide shaft. A guide shaft connecting plate is provided on the side of the second mounting base away from the first elastic connector. One end of the guide shaft is fixedly connected to the first mounting base, and the other end is fixedly connected to the guide shaft connecting plate.

6. The cargo frame receiving device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second mounting base is provided with a third mounting hole for the guide shaft to pass through, a linear bearing is provided in the third mounting hole, the guide shaft passes through the linear bearing, and the second mounting base is provided with a retaining plate for engaging the linear bearing on the side facing the connector; The first mounting base and the second mounting base are spaced apart, and one end of the first elastic connector abuts against the linear bearing, while the other end abuts against the housing.

7. The cargo frame receiving device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner wall of the housing is provided with a stop for limiting the guide shaft.

8. The cargo frame receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The connector is an electromagnet connector; the cargo frame receiving device also includes a detection component, which is used to detect whether the cargo frame has been received in place, and the connector is energized according to the detection signal of the detection component to attract the cargo frame.

9. The cargo frame receiving device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The detection component includes a sensing plate disposed on the first mounting base and a sensor disposed on the second mounting base. The sensing plate has a vertical sensing portion. When the first elastic connector is compressed, the first vertical sensing portion extends into the sensing range of the sensor, and the sensor is triggered.

10. A smart locker, characterized in that, It includes a storage rack with several storage compartments, a vertical drive mechanism, a horizontal drive mechanism, and a cargo frame receiving device as described in any one of claims 1-9; The vertical drive mechanism is used to drive the cargo frame collecting device to move vertically, and the horizontal drive mechanism is used to drive the cargo frame collecting device to move horizontally, so as to place the cargo frame adsorbed by the cargo frame collecting device into the storage compartment.

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